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APAIE 2026 brings together international higher education leaders, institutional policymakers, educators, researchers, and global-education stakeholders from across the Asia-Pacific region — and beyond — under the theme “Asia-Pacific Partnerships for the Global Good.” The event is widely regarded as the premier forum for collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing in global education, making it an essential fixture for institutions and professionals engaged in international education, student mobility, transnational collaboration, and global partnerships.
Over five days at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, participants can expect a rich program: pre-conference workshops on February 23, followed by three full conference days (Feb 24-26) and concluding with post-conference activities including campus tours on February 27.
The conference agenda blends plenaries, keynote addresses, concurrent sessions, panel discussions, and networking forums — covering topics such as inclusive global partnerships, student mobility and recruitment, sustainability and development-oriented education, transnational education models, international student experience and well-being, and the evolving landscape of higher-education collaboration.
The exhibition hall, a central component of APAIE, provides exhibitors — universities, service providers, EdTech firms, and education agencies — an opportunity to showcase their offerings, connect with partner institutions, and engage with prospective collaborators from across the region. The expo area is designed to foster networking and partnership-building, with lounge spaces, social networking events, and a welcome reception included in delegate registration.
For institutions exploring cross-border collaborations, international admissions, or transnational program offerings, APAIE 2026 offers unrivalled value: a chance to meet dozens of global peers, discuss policy trends, explore sustainable development initiatives, share research, forge new partnerships, and benchmark best practices in global education. Through sessions on equitable partnerships, global mobility, and sustainability, the conference addresses both strategic and operational aspects of international higher-ed collaboration.
Additionally, the post-conference campus tours allow delegates to visit leading Hong Kong institutions, offering first-hand insight into the Asian higher-education context, campus life, and institutional facilities — a meaningful benefit for institutions evaluating global partnerships or student exchange agreements.
In short, APAIE 2026 is more than a conference — it’s a global gathering of minds invested in the future of international education. Whether you are a university administrator seeking partnerships, a researcher working on global programmes, a policy-maker, or an agent/facilitator of international mobility: this event offers the connections, insights, and opportunities to shape education systems that transcend borders.
